We all have had instances in life where we worried about meeting new people or being close to them. Like in school, you would get a heavy feeling about meeting the new students when going to a new class or section. But when this type of feeling gets out of hand and is literally affecting […]

Moodiness is a hallmark of the childhood and teenage years. Even children are bound to show some moodiness from time to time. But what if it is long-lasting and persistent in the way it shows its symptoms in children? If that is the case, then your child is probably suffering from Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder […]

A trauma bond is a strong emotional connection that forms between two people, often in unhealthy or abusive relationships. It can be really hard to let go of these relationships, even when we know they’re toxic. This blog post will explore: What trauma bonds are Why they form Signs of withdrawal when breaking free How […]

People with OCD can find it challenging to have healthy relationships because OCD can cause anxious thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and misunderstandings. However, with the proper knowledge and support, people with OCD can build strong and loving relationships. In this blog, we will look at the following: what exactly relationship OCD is, how it impacts relationships, […]

Many people confuse Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder, which are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting people all over the world. While both can involve feeling sad and having low energy, they are different illnesses. Furthermore, it can become worse when comorbid with other mental health issues such as OCD, […]

We all have done a little bit of people pleasing for one reason or another at some point in our lives. But have you been doing people please a lot more than what is usually considered acceptable? Perhaps, it is something people have been calling people pleasing trauma responses. Well, if you are confused, then […]

When people experience trauma, they often react in one of three ways: fight, flight, or freeze. But there’s another reaction that’s less talked about, called the fawn response. Fawning means trying to please others to avoid getting hurt. People who have experienced trauma, like abuse, may use this response to feel safe. They may feel […]

Life is stressful, and sometimes, these things can be too much to handle. Trauma, like a car accident, natural disaster, or losing someone you love, can leave you with emotional scars. Two mental health problems that can happen after experiencing trauma are Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although they are similar […]

It’s important that we find differences and similarities between adjustment disorder and PTSD to finally put an end to the debate of adjustment disorder vs PTSD. We’ll also try to answer questions such as, “Can adjustment disorder turn into PTSD?” or anything along those lines. But before we get into all that, we are going […]

Have you been asking yourself questions along the lines of, “Do I have ADHD or depression?”, then you might be suffering from either of these or it could also be a case of comorbidity. Did you know ADHD and depression can go hand in hand, now you are probably wondering why that is the case. […]